The Valentine's Date Auction [OPEN]

[diamonds_forever]

WHO: Eveyone who signed up + the school in general
WHAT: this thing
WHERE: Right here, in the Institute
WHEN: Saturday evening, the 14th
WARNING(S): Given the nature of the event, I almost expect it, but remember the rules regarding that kind of thing. Take it off the log if it goes there.

⊗Never let it be said that Emma didn't know her stuff. Not content with the paltry and tired and cliche decorations Kurt and subjected the students to at previous events, she had completely taken over, using a combination of her wealth and mutant powers to create a sort of bohemian love palace for the students. Dance floor, tables, the finest foods. This was not a party the likes of which they had seen before... unless they were part of the older crowd, and had witnessed Emma at work before.

Was she good or was she good? On the stage, Emma stood proudly, taking each of the auctionable singles to the stage, one by one, and selling off just a fraction of their free time to the highest bidder. And the fact that it was all for charity left the whole situation comfortably guilt and obligation free.

Of course, as the host, she was more focused on the party and its guests as a whole than any particular individuals... Attempts at sneaking off probably would go unremarked upon. Probably.

[[ OOC: Each auction will receive its own top level, as well as a top level for general mingling. PLEASE CONSULT THE PLOTTING POST BEFORE BIDDING ]]

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[knighterrantofthedragon]

"..ah.. perhaps you missed Miss Frost's announcement? It is a charity auction, of sorts, with a Valentine's Day theme."

He pauses a moment, gauging just how much more explanation Tiamaris is going to need.

"A number of people have agreed to... contribute some of their time--a, ah, a date, for example--to be bid upon in the auction. Proceeds go toward charity. Not a wholly uncommon sort of event, in society--that is, high society--to put a little fun and drama, I suppose, into the charity event."

[tiamaris]

If he could have made an expression, his face would have said "Why?" as it was, his eyes were just a dull mix of gold and orange. More orange.

"Is not a date supposed to be between people who like each other? Or... are people supposed to be able to make themselves like someone else at need?"

Just another skill he was missing, he supposed, as the orange became more predominant.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

"...ah... well, as to the first part, yes, typically, at least-... that is, in what one might call 'westernized' nations. But in many parts of the world--and, for a very long time, in most of the world--relationships were arranged by one's family. Even in western culture, there's the concept of the 'blind date,' where one meets a person face-to-face for the first time."

He pauses a moment.

"I suppose more broadly, you might say dates are about... ah... enjoying one another's company, and getting to know one another. But I don't believe anyone's expected to make themselves... take an interest they don't naturally--not here, at any rate."

Posting from iPad, please excuse brevity/errors

[tiamaris]

"How can you enjoy the company of someone you do not know?" He asked. He was a bit startled that his sentance hadn't ended with the word someone. He was surprised to realize that there was one person whose company he was coming to enjoy. It was... A peculiar experiance....

[knighterrantofthedragon]

"...ah... well, getting to know them can be something to enjoy, in itself. Or if you happen to share some interests, or have something else in common, you don't necessarily need to know a person well to do that."

[tiamaris]

He didn't really have an answer to that, so just stabbed his meat with a fork and ripped off a large bite with his teeth. Food being so readily available was still a novelty; even with him eating little between these events.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

Alric pauses a moment, letting Tiamaris take that pause to dig in. Eventually he cleared his throat quietly and spoke up once more.

"...I gather you're not accustomed to... social events like this."

[tiamaris]

He shook his head as he ate. He swallowed, considered, then finally said, "Since I was five the longest I have ever spent with anyone else at any one time has been you." Well, other than his father.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

Alric smiled a touch wryly at that, although his tone was relatively jocular.

"Indeed. I wish for you better company in the future, then."

[tiamaris]

"Why?" he asked simply, as he ripped more meat off of his fork.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

Alric chuckled to himself, albeit a touch mirthlessly.

"If you've not noticed, it seems as though mine has not been, so far, terribly pleasant for you."

[tiamaris]

"Better than my father's," he said simply, eyes darkening. And while that might not be a real compliment... it's the only basis he has for comparison...

[knighterrantofthedragon]

Alric gave him a bit of an are you serious stare for that, but recovered at least a trace of a smirk afterward, shaking his head.

"Yes. Well. Pardon my saying so, but that hardly seems to suggest a glowing commendation, considering. I suppose I am glad, at least, that you don't find my company tortuous."

In light of the other thread, this one has a new edge to it x.x

[tiamaris]

"It's all I have for comparison," he said simply, taking another large bite. What he clearly also lacked... were table manners.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

Alric sighed and shook his head, pensive, but with a hint of a smile.

"...let us consider that a first step on a journey. If nothing else, it's gratifying to think I can, perhaps, offer the possibility of another sort of relationship than that one."

[tiamaris]

He gave a small nod, unsure what else to say, so he focused on eating.